America’s First E-Liquid Manufacturer — Johnson Creek
Friends who have tried e-cigarettes have probably heard of HALO e-liquid, a brand that originated in the U.S. in 2009 and can be considered a pioneer in the e-cigarette industry. However, today we will introduce a brand that predates HALO, which is the first e-liquid manufacturer in the U.S. and the second largest e-liquid company in the world—Johnson Creek.
Christian Berkey, the founder and CEO of Johnson Creek, first encountered e-cigarettes in 2007 and was immediately attracted to this new technology, but he was dissatisfied with the taste of e-cigarettes.
To create an e-liquid that matched this new technology, Christian experimented in his kitchen for several months and finally developed a flavor that satisfied him. He invited some people to try his e-liquid, receiving unanimous praise, and decided to create an e-liquid brand. However, producing e-liquid for the public could not be done in his home, so he gathered a few like-minded individuals to establish a laboratory, which became the prototype of Johnson Creek.
In 2008, Christian and several founders established a factory in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, thus naming the company "Johnson Creek." In 2011, the company moved to Hartland.
Johnson Creek's e-liquids are marketed in over 120 countries and regions, and have been featured in well-known media such as Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg.
Why is Johnson Creek so impressive? Because the following points are all innovations introduced by the company:
- Flavor formulation in the U.S.
- Using only American-made raw materials for flavor formulation
- Using amber bottles to prevent e-liquid from sunlight
- Using child-proof safety caps
- Labeling e-liquid ingredients
- Labeling nicotine hazard warnings
- Using shrink-wrapped packaging
- Labeling codes on the bottles
Johnson Creek has an ISO 9001:2008 certified laboratory, uses American-made raw materials, follows cGMP dynamic drug production management standards and HACCP international food safety assurance systems, employs hospital-grade HEPA filtration systems to ensure a clean and sterile laboratory, and has ultraviolet disinfection lamps to ensure the purity of the e-liquid. The laboratory is seamlessly integrated, and technicians must wear medical-grade PPE while working. It can be said that Johnson Creek is the most trustworthy e-liquid company in the U.S.
Among the many e-liquids produced by Johnson Creek, there is one particularly precious flavor called Founder's Reserve.
This e-liquid is formulated using the highest-grade flavorings and is aged for a year in oak barrels that previously held fine whiskey, allowing it to absorb the authentic whiskey aroma. The e-liquid is produced in limited quantities by hand, with each bottle signed by the master blender, including the barrel date and bottling date, and each bottle has its own number, making it a collectible e-liquid.
Authentic American tobacco, combined with high-quality aged whiskey, creates a flavor favored by gentlemen. It has a strong throat hit, with a hint of whiskey flavor when inhaled, and exudes pure tobacco aroma when exhaled. The taste is natural and smooth, making it the best choice for those who love tobacco flavors.
